In tomorrow's conflicts, soldiers will take unmanned helicopters, laser defenses, and other futuristic systems with them into battle.

Cargo Drones

Cargo Drones

Unmanned helicopters proved themselves by supplying Marines in Afghanistan since 2011. This March the Corps extended their tours of duty indefinitely. By that time the Lockheed Martin aircraft, called K-Max, had hauled 3 million pounds of cargo. More resupply and attack drones are expected in the future.

Robotic Pack Mules

Robotic Pack Mules

The Legged Squad Support System (LS3) is a robot mule designed to navigate rugged terrain with 400 pounds on its back. To scope the best route, the robot uses a suite of sensors, including laser radar. Later this year the Marines will test the LS3 prototype's performance at Marine desert and mountain bases.